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Dumbbell Single-Leg Raise Pulse

Ignite your core with this targeted challenge. By combining a weighted crunch with a single-leg hold, you’ll build intense abdominal strength and stability through controlled, high-tension pulses.

Chloe Ting
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Optional Equipment

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Dumbbells
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Yoga Mat

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

Setup

  • Lie flat on your back on a yoga mat with one leg bent at the knee, foot firmly on the ground.

  • Extend the other leg straight, hovering slightly off or kept straight above the ground.

  • Hold a dumbbell with both hands, extending your arms toward the ceiling above your chest.

Movement

  • Engage your core to lift your shoulders and upper back off the ground towards your extended leg.

  • Simultaneously, perform small, controlled upward "pulses" with the dumbbell held in your hands towards your foot.

  • Keep your lower back pressed against the mat throughout the entire range of motion.

  • Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm, keeping the leg straight and the core tight.

  • Lower back down to the starting position with control, then repeat the pulsed crunch motion.